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Faces of Influenza

edgeeducation — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:33:16 +0000

In partnership with:

American Lung Association’s Faces of Influenza Campaign

Former Heat Player, Jamal Mashburn

Walgreens

To benefit migrant children, children of human trafficking victims and children of domestic abuse.

DID YOU KNOW: According to the Center for Disease Control “On average, 1 out of 5 Americans suffer from influenza every year.In addition, influenza and its related complications result in an estimated 226,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths in the US each year.

We all are at risk for contracting influenza. The results for some will be lost work or school days. But for those at highest risk, the results can be more serious – leading to hospitalization and even death. The best way to prevent influenza is with an annual flu shot.”

Influenza shots will be given to 200 children that cannot… Read the rest

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: BLEACH IN YOUR SCHOOL

edgeeducation — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:18:44 +0000

Last week The Early Development of Global Education (EDGE) announced its newest development with The Department of Children and Families and their recognition of our report on the harmful affects of BLEACH and the use of harmful disinfectants in schools.

Some of you had important questions about this. Here is what some of you had to say:

What Administrative Code did this have to do with?
The use of sanitizers and disinfectants in schools is associated with Florida Administrative Code 65C22-002.

Can I discontinue the use of bleach in my school?
Yes, you can. The Administrative Code does not mandate the use of bleach. This is a misconception that bleach is mandatory. It only suggests the solution ratio of bleach and water. Inspectors are misinformed and are requiring the use of bleach because they are not clear about the code or about the dangerous affects of bleach.

When will

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Stress In Our Children

edgeeducation — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:11:06 +0000

According to a 2004 Psychiatric Services case study preschoolers are the fastest-growing market for antidepressants. At least four percent of preschoolers, over a million, are clinically depressed. What does this mean? It means that children are stressed out and off balance emotionally. According to this study children absorb the stress of the adults and parents in the household. So if mommy is angry at everyone because she had a bad day at work and takes the anger out on her child by screaming or looking unhappy little Timmy will take in that stress and exhibit it in other ways.

Children deal with stress much differently than adults do. Their reactions are much more concrete than adults. Stress is exhibited by little Timmy saying ” my tummy hurts” or “I have a headache.” Whereas an adults symptoms are much more subjective, “I feel stressed out!” So what are good ways to… Read the rest

BE GREEN, SAVE GREEN OCTOBER 1st!

edgeeducation — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:32:20 +0000

BE GREEN, SAVE GREEN With The EDGE!

When: Friday, October 1st, 2010
Time: 9:30 am
Where: THE UNITED WAY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
The Main Stage, Second Floor
3250 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129

This event is for Directors, Principals, School Administrators, EDGE Members, interested Schools, and
EDGE Members Currently Going Through Accreditation.

Our friends in the community are also welcome to join us!

*Meet our team and learn what The EDGE Accreditation process is all about!

* Our speakers include:

The EDGE Founders
Jose Cortes, LEED AP, Skanska
Teresa Muerrens, Home Depot
Ray Price, Allied Paper Company

*Topics our speakers will discuss:

Simple Steps to GREEN Accreditation
Energy and Water Conservation
Outdoor Classrooms
Gardening
Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality
Health and Well-being

…and much more!

Previously broken down into TWO sessions this event will now be ONE session with… Read the rest